Study, work, and surf: the beach capital of Australia.
Learn English by living it: classes in the morning and work in the afternoon. From a general course to IELTS or Cambridge preparation.
Practical vocational training: business, hospitality, trades, sport or IT. You graduate with a nationally recognised qualification in Australia.
The public vocational training network. More Australian peers, better equipped campuses, and validated access to university.
A university degree, wherever you start: access course, bachelor's, or master's degree. Choose your entry path based on your level.
Part-time earnings can help with rent and food, depending on hours and housing costs.
See the full expense breakdown at living in Australia.
Average temperature year-round
Weekly housing + food
WHERE TO LIVE
Gold Coast has three main areas for international students. Where you land depends on your budget and how much surf you're chasing.
Surfers Paradise. From $200 AUD/week. Hospitality jobs, nightlife, and a large international student community, with the beach just 5 minutes on foot.
Broadbeach · Mermaid Beach. From $200 AUD/week. Easy beach access, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance, quieter than Surfers.
Burleigh Heads · Coolangatta. From $180 AUD/week. Surf beaches, a local favourite, with a slower pace and a longer commute to school.
Study, work, or both: we guide you every step of the way, from your visa and throughout your stay.
TESTIMONIALS
One of my best discoveries in recent years. An agency that responds immediately, effective at resolving any situation, with a highly coordinated team of professionals that ensures top-quality support throughout your experience. Australia without Australian Way wouldn't have been nearly as amazing. THANKS 🫂
Ana Urrutia
2 years ago
I had issues with my WHV in Australia and ended up moving to New Zealand, and honestly, the support has been incredible. Eduardo gives you all the confidence and the push you need to start the adventure, and it's absolutely worth it. To anyone who's on the fence, the answer is YES!
Ana Calleja
7 months ago
What started as a temporary experience became a profound, wonderful life change. My daughter now lives in Melbourne, has obtained Australian citizenship, and has recently been offered a place to study Medicine.
Paula Barata
6 months ago
We were already at check-in, just over an hour before the flight, when they spotted an issue with the visa. We contacted them and within minutes they told us exactly what to do and had it all sorted.
Jose Luis Mora
1 month ago
They applied for my visa on July 1st and got it approved on the first try. When I arrived in Sydney, they kept supporting and guiding me throughout my entire stay.
Leticia Almodovar
7 months ago
Work
Here we find hotels, restaurants, bars, surf schools, and theme parks. International students find work in their first week. Hospitality and tourism hire year-round, with higher demand in the summer. We tell you how much people really get paid and where to look in our guide to working in Australia.
LIFESTYLE
Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, or Coolangatta. Gold Coast is built right along the beach, and everyday life is too. Surfing around the clock. The subtropical climate guarantees over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Community
Gold Coast is smaller and quieter than Sydney or Melbourne, but it has one of the largest international student communities in Australia. You meet your people faster than you expect. Prefer to compare before deciding? Here are all your cities of Australia.
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